how to deal with large catch? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blitzburgh · 06-08-2017, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

Gaff it. Rip the gills. Watch it change color as it dies. Contemplate your mortality.

You can buy a 1/0 gaff hook for like five bucks and whip it onto a broomstick. Great way to spend your afternoon at home.

This is awesome!

taggermike · 06-08-2017, 12:05 PM

You're going to need a gaff. You can buy on or make one. A game clip is vital as well. I always try to keep the fish well secured the whole time because one flop and you can lose a trophy.

I don't kill the fish with a knife or club. I let the fish bleed out then put it under the hatch. Of the fish you mentioned seabass and yt are easy. They come up tired and bleed out fast. Halibut are different. They come up green and pissed. Some do nothing. Others go absolutely crazy. Mike

06-08-2017, 12:05 PM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	You're going to need a gaff. You can buy on or make one. A game clip is vital as well. I always try to keep the fish well secured the whole time because one flop and you can lose a trophy. I don't kill the fish with a knife or club. I let the fish bleed out then put it under the hatch. Of the fish you mentioned seabass and yt are easy. They come up tired and bleed out fast. Halibut are different. They come up green and pissed. Some do nothing. Others go absolutely crazy. Mike